Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet, approved the continuation of the centrally sponsored Scheme, the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP), with a total outlay of Rs. 4,100 crore for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The scheme comprises two components:
Flood Management Programme (FMP):
- Central assistance will be provided to State Governments for critical works related to flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development, and anti-sea erosion.
- The funding pattern is set at 90% (Centre): 10% (State) for Special Category States and 60% (Centre): 40% (State) for General/Non-Special Category States.
River Management and Border Areas (RMBA)
- This component focuses on flood control and anti-erosion works on common border rivers with neighbouring countries, including hydrological observations, flood forecasting, and pre-construction activities of joint water resources project
- It receives 100% central assistance.
